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Our ambitious nature means that we go to great lengths to exceed your expectations. Our location is the perfect foundation; we go the extra mile.
Our people make this difference. They are professionals with a clear focus: to find out exactly what your special wishes are and then to fulfil them as completely as possible. As driven service providers who aren’t afraid to set the bar high, we are energetic thinkers and doers who always aim to find the best solution, and the enjoyment we get from our work is contagious. The sky’s the limit. Feel free to challenge us; we can’t wait.

TEFAF

Manon van den Breuken – Director TEFAF Maastricht

“TEFAF en Maastricht delen een vitale en dynamische ‘TEFAF and Maastricht share a vital and dynamic history that has moved and inspired visitors around the world. TEFAF started out in Maastricht as an annual cultural event created to celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of cultures that come together in this city. It’s a city that continues to evolve and grow from its location at the crossroads of Europe, just like TEFAF. Both the fair and the city contribute to each other’s success through cooperation and collaboration, making this a truly unique partnership.”

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Prof. dr. Michael Jacobs

Vascular Surgeon
Director of the Heart & Vascular Center
Founder of the European Vascular Center (EVP)

“For over 13 years, MECC Maastricht has been our trusted venue, and with the new construction and upgrades, we now have even more fantastic opportunities to showcase EVC to the fullest. There are very few congress centers in the world with such a perfect infrastructure where EVC can host hundreds of workshops. And all of this in the beautiful city of Maastricht, which our thousands of participants are eager to visit every year!”

Christmas André Rieu

André Rieu

“We chose the MECC Maastricht because it is the only venue big enough to seat up to 12,000 people in Maastricht. Around 1,000 people are involved on stage and backstage: my Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists, technical staff, production team, catering team, hundreds of dancers, ice skaters, extras, ushers and many more. Together we give MECC Maastricht completely a new ambiance”

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Jessica Pagonis

Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide
Director, Meeting Operations

“Recently, we held our conference at the newly renovated MECC Maastricht, and it was excellent. It was the first conference since the pandemic where we could meet our participants in person again. Everyone was extremely positive about the venue. The participants loved how open the space was, and the overall layout of the various rooms was perfect for hosting our program. The staff was also fantastic. From the early pre-conference planning to the on-site execution, everyone was a pleasure to work with. MECC also assisted us in arranging complimentary bus transportation to and from the conference center, which was greatly appreciated by our participants. In summary, it was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend MECC Maastricht to anyone looking for a venue in Europe.”

Stainless Steel World
Conference & Exhibition

Elisa Hannan – Director bij KCI Publishing B.V.

“MECC Maastricht provides the perfect venue for all our attendee’s needs, offering a combination of excellent facilities, convenient location, supportive infrastructure and a vibrant atmosphere.”

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Frank Heijmann

Head of Trade Relations at The Netherlands Customs

“The European historical significance and the highly innovative and international character of the region made the city of Maastricht an excellent location to host the World Customs Organization Technology Conference & Exhibition. An impressive 140 nationalities were deeply impressed by what the city had to offer. The highly collaborative local organizations made tremendous efforts to ensure the conference was a success with international impact. MECC Maastricht boasts a team of top-level professionals, a world-class venue, and outstanding arrangements.”

NVvP Spring Congress

Noortje Sax – Director NVvP

“MECC Maastricht is a suitable location thanks to its good conference facilities and the ample space it offers. It’s reassuring to know that the MECC has the capacity to comfortably accommodate all our conference participants, allowing the event to run smoothly”

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Nick Bos

Vice-President University Maastricht

“The recently renovated MECC Maastricht is an excellent venue for our students to take their exams in a calm environment. The congress center, in its upgraded state, meets our needs perfectly. Additionally, MECC Maastricht is conveniently located near our faculties in Randwyck and close to the city center. For students living further away, the proximity to Randwyck train station is a significant advantage. In addition to the fact that we urgently need the space to facilitate exams, the central location of MECC Maastricht plays a key role in our decision to hold our exams there.”

Technology Conference & Exhibition World Customs Organization

Ludovic Thanay – Head of Communications and Events World Customs Organization

“In the landscape of international events, the collaboration between the World Customs Organization and MECC Maastricht for the Technology Conference 2022 stands as a perfect example of partnership success. I had the privilege of closely working with the MECC team, whose professionalism and dedication were pivotal in the resounding success of our conference held in Maastricht, The Netherlands”

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Bas Bekkers

Cardiologist

“The fantastic thing about Maastricht as a conference destination is that it’s a very compact city with an exceptionally welcoming atmosphere. I’ll never truly become a Maastricht local, but I feel more at home here than anywhere else.”

Envida Symposium

Roger Ruijters – Chairman of the Board of Directors, Envida

“Working with MECC Maastricht is great. We have had the pleasure of working with them several times and everything is always to our satisfaction! Whether this was a party or symposium, renting a meeting location, attending a Sinterklaas show after which we and our guests were welcomed in a separate room, or large-group access to one of the many public events held at MECC Maastricht. Regardless of the question or request, the MECC Maastricht team helps us come up with great ideas and ensures that our events can be planned and executed to our satisfaction.”

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Supervisory Board

MECC Maastricht is an independent private limited company (BV) with an independent Supervisory Board and one statutory director. The shares are fully owned by the Municipality of Maastricht, which is also the owner of the property. MECC Maastricht BV is responsible for its operations and thereby contributes to employment, economic spin-off, and a positive image for the city and the region.

Composition of the Supervisory Board of MECC Maastricht BV

Dhr. A.C.M. (Albert) Verlinde | Chairman

Albert Verlinde has been a member of the Supervisory Board since September 1, 2018, and chairman since July 5, 2019. From 2015 to 2020, he was the director of Stage Entertainment Nederland. As the owner of Albert Verlinde Producties, he is active as a producer of theater productions. In addition, he regularly appears on television programs. Albert Verlinde is socially engaged with various (cultural) foundations and was a member of the municipal council in Vught from 2021 to 2023. (Photo by Robin Kamphuis)

Drs. C.J.W.M. (Lian) Doesburg RA

Lian Doesburg has been a member of the Supervisory Board since September 1, 2018. Lian Doesburg is a financial professional through her own company. She applies her expertise and experience as a Chartered Accountant to various organizations in both the profit and non-profit sectors, handling interim assignments in financial and organizational areas. She combines this with teaching responsibilities.

Mw. (Yvonne) Nassar

Yvonne Nassar has been a member of the Supervisory Board since July 1, 2024. From 2021 to 2024, she worked at the Van Gogh Museum, where she was a member of the management team and responsible for the Marketing & Communication Group. Prior to that, Yvonne Nassar worked at RAI Amsterdam as well as in international hospitality. In addition to her Hotel Management degree, she holds an MBA in General Management & Strategy and successfully completed the supervisory board training at Erasmus University.

Dhr. (Patrick) Roubroeks

Patrick Roubroeks has been a member of the Supervisory Board since July 1, 2024. He began his career as a journalist and program maker at the cultural department of NOS. He then became an executive producer responsible for IDTV Arts & Events. In 2001, he founded his company XSAGA The Experience Company in Amsterdam. Additionally, he is a highly sought-after advisor in the world of arts and culture and teaches at universities of applied sciences as well as the Master’s program in Event Management. He regularly writes columns for Dutch trade magazines.

With this composition, all disciplines are represented and complement each other well.